Approximately 5 yrs ago I had an arthroscopy done on my right knee. This necessitated me having to go for physiotherapy for weeks after. I don’t believe I ever recovered completely and over the years had many ‘attacks’ where I became debilitated from severe knee pain. I have seen a well known Sydney Orthopaedic surgeon twice in and he assured me after x-rays, scans as well as an MRI , that it was degeneration and something that I’d have to ‘ get used to and live with’. I went for physiotherapy to a variety of practitioners, took anti-inflammatories, applied heat as well as cold packs, rested etc but the problem recurred. I am a very active middle-aged woman who loves walking, bushwalking and dancing and because of this recurring condition am most often unable to partake in these activities.

The reason I am writing this letter, is to tell you how ecstatic I am to have discovered and be treated by Larry Cohen. Besides being an absolute gentleman, he is the first person who has seemed genuinely interested in my case. His approach was different from the other physios I had been to previously. He didn’t spend hours, week after week applying hot and cold packs, ultrasound and telling me to do exercises that weren’t monitored. He asked me what it was that I wanted to achieve. After a series of questions, taking videos of me walking etc. he filled me in on how he intended treating it and explained everything in detail. I have had a series of treatments, do exercises daily and I am a different person. I am certainly not pain free but now know a) what causes the flare ups and b) exactly how to treat them.

I have recently done an easy but long bushwalk and not only did I do it with confidence, but by using the strapping method which Larry taught me didn’t have any pain thereafter…. a real first for me!

I am feeling so much happier in myself and feel so very grateful to Larry and have recommended him wherever and whenever I can. I am sure that with his knowledge and amazing attitude he will go along way in his field; he certainly deserves to.

Robyn S.

Larry Cohen has been a stabilising force in my running career for the past two years.

Having someone like him in your corner is excellent, because he is so skilled at what he does.

I’ve come to Larry with all sorts of problems, from rolled ankles to ligament pain and postural imbalances. He addresses and treats the injury or problem expertly, with a focus on keeping you running (or cycling, swimming, training…) and getting you back to fitness as quickly as possible.

He is well versed in a variety of treatment techniques, and keeps up to date with all the latest developments. Because of his wide range of connections, he understands how to use and apply the best of a range of treatments, depending and what will suit you the best. He has been able to treat me with everything from the usual massage and ultrasound, to acupuncture and new total-body realignment therapy.

But the best things is, being an avid athlete himself, he understands the commitments and problems involved with competitive sport, and can usually empathise directly with your situation to appreciate the consequences of your injury in terms of your training and goals. In this way he has helped me return from injuries in time and ready for major athletics meets, and more recently for both the NSW and Australian Cross Country Championships.

Larry Cohen is an excellent physiotherapist. He is able to professionally treat any range of injuries or problems; and has helped me recover back to my best many times. I have much to thank him for, and his experience has been invaluable.

Edward O. (NSW Runner)

I would like by thanking Larry Cohen for the huge help he has been in rehabilitating what seemed like the incurable injury.

During early 2005 I started developing a tremor in my right hand and severe pain in my shoulder, I was forced to give up any exercise that required any upper body work, and was unable to lift my own children from the pain.

I went to my general practitioner twice before he recommended I see a physiotherapist, unfortunately it was not Larry. For six months I lived on 6 to 8 painkillers and 4 to 6 anti-inflammatory tablets per day. When that did not work and neither did the physiotherapy, I had a MRI and Cat scan looking for a brain injury, when that came up clear I had cortisone injections into my shoulder, which helped for 24 hours.

It was over 1 year since my first symptom, I had all but given up rehabilitating my shoulder and was concerned about my ability to continue working and considering I am 31 that was a terrifying concept.

It was in mid 2006 I went to see Larry, he proceeded to tell me about some new treetment he had been trained on in the United States, he gave me three exercises and some print-outs. It took about a one week for the pain to disappear and one month for the shaking to stop. I have since returned to gym and do not have any problems at all. It was a frightening and painful journey to go through, I thought this could never happen to me as I had always done lots of strength training, but it had.

This painful journey had been pulled to an abrupt stop by what can only be described as a pleasant, friendly and highly competent physiotherapist.Using some simple and easy to follow routines.

Joel S.

I am writing this letter to thank you for teaching me how to move my body. When I started doing your exercises I had, had major operations. Also I have lymphodema and osteo-arthritis. I was unable to lie flat on the floor. Your exercises have made me capable to lie flat on the floor, pick my legs up and put them on a chair, kneel on all fours and crouch. I can now move my body like other people of my 64 years.

I also am able to know what do when sitting in a chair that gives me pain. You have taught me not be frightened of pain and what constitutes pain, so I rarely need pain killers. I hope other people with pain will avail themselves of your exercises.

I am a much happier person because of you.

Diana B

Dear Larry,

Fr K has had two knee replacements. He has had some terrible pain in the left hip. His doctor diagnosed arthritis, but his physio diagnosed bursitis. Recently the pain has gone down to the outside of his knee.

Fr K showed remarkable improvement. After just a couple of days his walking was back to normal. He still complains of a little discomfort but is so happy to be mobile again. Many thanks, he is certain that the e-cises made all the difference. He had been in such a bad state unable to walk etc. He is so grateful.

Ian G

Dear Larry,

I really apologise for not writing you sooner. I was to make an appointment with you but my back has been great for the past 6-8 weeks!. It looks like the combination of changing the exercises and rostering works well for me.

I have had occasionally a sharp pain in my lower back after a shift and it was quite painful when bending forward thus quite different from the strain pain that had previously. Fortunately it has not happened recently.

I was very happy with the care I received so I won’t hesitate to contact you if needed in the future.

Corrine S

Hi Larry,

My shoulders now seem to spend most of their time in the correct position (thanks to the awareness and exercises you gave me) and I feel fantastic. This a major breakthrough for me because although I have had discomfort and pain periodically for more than half of my life I have never been given effective advice to manage this. I was given lots of help but it did not factor in the fact that I was holding shoulders in the wrong position. Now when I use the posture taught in the Egoscue Method it feel perfect whereas before it felt 'nearly right'. I am amazed that it has taken so long to find someone to give me such wonderful advice. I am spending much of my time feeling grateful for your help so my sincere thanks.

Kind regards, Michelle

Michelle T.

I was suffering a lot of chronic pain in my shoulder and neck for many years.I tried physiotherapy,massage,acupuncture and a chiropractor. Finally sick of all this depressing pain I hopped onto the internet and started looking for a doctor who could give me some answers. I came across Larry Cohen who answered my email with some surprising results.I had been told by other doctors that I had weak pectoral muscles. But once I sent in my posture photos,the picture became clearer. I didn't have weak muscles at all. My initial problem was shoulder height and rotation asymmetry. Larry gave me some posture stretches which I tried and to my surprise when I stood up I felt great. There was such a relief from the pain.I have suffered this for six years,and to be able to get up in the mornings with no pain is the most exciting feeling. I am not pain-free but I can manage it now and that means more to me than anything else. No other doctor has taken the time to really listen and help me with this problem.I just want to thank you Larry for understanding how I was feeling. .

Vanessa C

Here is my testimonial for your amazing therapy.

When I first visited Larry my neck and shoulders have been in constant pain from computer work. I used to go to an osteopath to get adjusted once a week as well as get massages whenever I could. In-between I gave myself massages on my neck, as it was constantly sore. I also felt like my body suddenly felt really stiff and old.

Since I have been doing the Egoscue method, I am a changed person. Within a week I could feel a 50-70% improvement, within 2 weeks 90%. These days I rarely feel that pain coming, and I still need to work extended hours on the computer just as I have always done.

I can highly recommend it to anyone in need of a younger-feeling pain free and flexible body…

Many thanks Larry!

Nancy C.